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Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0100
RNLI Penarth volunteers star on BBC 2 show Saving Lives at Sea
A volunteer crew for The Royal National Lifeboat institution in Penarth are featuring on a BBC Two documentary on Thursday.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:36:00 +0100
MS blasts Welsh Gov Newport relief road property losses
The government spent £9.7m on properties along the proposed route of the M4 relief road in Newport.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:11:09 +0100
Newport thug stamps on Ibis hotel receptionist's head in horrific attack
FOOTAGE of a violent thug attacking a hotel receptionist in a savage and unprovoked assault has been released.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:08:00 +0100
Concerns over Cwmcarn gas leak
A gas leak in Cwmcarn has been left for over a week according to residents.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:38:00 +0100
Deadline approaching for £150 cost of living payment
NEWPORT residents have until Friday to apply for the Welsh government £150 cost of living payment.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:59:00 +0100
Penallta RFC pitch saved in Trinity fields expansion
Plans to expand Trinity Fields School are expected to go ahead – but a rugby pitch threatened by the expansion will be spared.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:30:29 +0100
Netflix searches for actor to play Prince Harry in The Crown
You can apply to be a young Prince Harry in Netflix's The Crown.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:28:15 +0100
Gangsta’s Paradise rapper and Big Brother star Coolio dies aged 59
The American rapper, known best for the 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, has died aged 59.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 06:48:00 +0100
Jilted bride Kayley Stead given £7k in donations from well-wishers
A jilted bride who carried on with her wedding without the groom is "overwhelmed" by strangers donating almost £7k - and she's even getting a free 'honeymoon'.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:13:00 +0100
People urged to get Covid and flu jabs this winter
One expert said they were more worried about flu this year than they had been for several years.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:11:00 +0100
Monmouthshire rates relief plea as traders pay thousands
SHOPKEEPERS and other small business owners are facing bills amounting to thousands of pounds following changes to a rate relief scheme. 

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals back South Wales Health & Care Awards
Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals have been working to make the nation “fitter, healthier, happier and stronger” for more than 60 years.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday September 29
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0100
Pride back with a rainbow bang for 50th anniversary
BARRY Pride is returning to the town with a 'rainbow bang' according to organisers.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:32:20 +0100
Cwmbran son scammed his own ‘loving’ mother out of £26k
A SON conned his "loving" 84-year-old mother out of more than £26,000 while acting as her carer.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:50:55 +0100
Cheating Newport boyfriend threatened to kill ex after she ended things
A CHEATING boyfriend threatened to kill his ex after she ended their relationship because he was continuously unfaithful to her.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:25:00 +0100
ARGOED MURDER: Former Argoed hotel - site of Cerys Yemm killing - up for sale
THE building which housed a hotel now infamous as the site of the killing of Cerys Yemm back in 2014 is up for sale.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:33:12 +0100
Monmouth teenager accused of killing golfer appears in court
A TEENAGER accused of killing a golfer who died following an alleged town centre assault has appeared in court.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:31:00 +0100
Volunteers join building project at Amelia Trust Farm in Barry
Animals have found themselves the luxury of new homes at a farm in Barry.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:56:00 +0100
Newport man faced with raw sewage pouring down front steps
A NEWPORT man was left with raw sewage pouring down the steps outside his house after a leak - the latest in an long-running issue.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:28:37 +0100
Police in Newport appeal after St Julians School gun threat
A picture of a gun with the words "don't come into school tomorrow" prompted staff at St Julian's School in Newport to call the police.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:12:00 +0100
Cwmbran bandstand demolished
Cwmbran bandstand has been demolished leading to residents voicing their frustration.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:56:53 +0100
Newport's Pill area has seen 'positive change', says chief inspector
A Gwent Police chief inspector has said that the Pillgwenlly area in Newport has seen a positive change in the past few years.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:04:33 +0100
Newport estate agents have their say on the rising interest rates
Mortgage misery could be set for millions across the country as a growing number of banks have begun pulling mortgage deals over fears the Bank of England will raise interest rates.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:21:00 +0100
Severn Bridge closes to traffic this weekend - diversion
Two cable inspection gantries will be moved on the Severn Bridge from the westbound to the eastbound carriageway.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:09:27 +0100
Llanbradach library fire was deliberate, Gwent Police say
Firefighters and police believe the fire at Llanbradach library was started deliberately.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:48:31 +0100
Tributes flood in for Devauden and Monmouthshire councillor Councillor Bob Greenland
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former deputy leader of Monmouthshire council at the first full meeting since his death in August this year.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:23:00 +0100
Former observatory up for sale after conversion into house
A COUNTRY house for sale is the star attraction in an historic village - because it comes with its own observatory.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:52:51 +0100
How much could my mortgage go up amid potential interest rate rise?
A forecast for an interest rate rise as seen some lenders suspend mortgages for new homeowners

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:38:00 +0100
COST OD LIVING: Newport foodbanks face tough winter with rise in demand
Foodbanks across Newport face a tough winter as the cost-of-living crisis continues to spiral with many already low on supplies.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:33:28 +0100
Birbeck Road, Caldicot, prompts petition over speeding
A COUNCILLOR responsible for road safety has been told she shouldn’t wait for a child to be killed on a road used as “rat run” before responding to concerns over speeding. 

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:58:31 +0100
Former Gwent Police deputy chief lands top job in north Wales
A FORMER deputy chief constable of Gwent Police has been appointed to the top job at North Wales Police, becoming the first woman to hold that role in the force's history.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:43:23 +0100
Bank of England launches 'urgent' measures with UK 'pension funds losing large amounts'
The Bank has started an emergency UK Government bond-buying programme to prevent borrowing costs from spiralling out of control.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:08:46 +0100
UK weather: Met Office warns of "severe" 55mph winds as temperatures plummet
The Met Office warned "heavier rain and strong winds" will spread quickly on Friday.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:07:14 +0100
People urged to get Covid and flu jabs this winter
One expert said they were more worried about flu this year than they had been for several years.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:55:00 +0100
In court from Newport, Blackwood, Tredegar and Bargoed
A ROUND-UP of recent cases heard at Newport Magistrates’ Court and Cwmbran Magistrates’ Court.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:51:00 +0100
Giant veg grower Kevin Fortey smashes Guinness World Record
A Gwent family have achieved their seventh Guiness World Record putting their name into the history books and appeared on a Channel 4 show.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:39:00 +0100
Tredegar drug dealer, 20, guilty of series of trafficking offences
A DRUG dealer has pleaded guilty to a series of trafficking offences.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:33:00 +0100
Lush Spa Cardiff book a bath with Lord of Misrule range
THIS exclusive book a bath at Lush in Cardiff is inspired by the limited edition Lord of Misrule range.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:32:00 +0100
Caerphilly axeman pleads guilty to drugs supply offence
A MAN has pleaded guilty to a weapon and drug trafficking offence.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 11:20:00 +0100
National Grid backing South Wales Health & Care Awards
National Grid – formerly Western Power Distribution – says its “commitment to reliability, safety and customer service remains the same” following the company’s name change.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:35:00 +0100
Royal College of Nursing Wales backing South Wales Health & Care Awards
With an innovative and caring approach at the heart of the Excellence in Nursing Award, it seems only right that the South Wales Health & Care Awards prize should be sponsored by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Wales.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:36:26 +0100
ITV I'm a Celebrity All Stars line up 'revealed' with Joe Swash and more
I'm a Celebrity All Stars line up revealed for 2023 series.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:02:28 +0100
Monmouthshire Building Society back South Wales Health & Care Awards
Monmouthshire Building Society is “honoured” to be supporting this year’s South Wales Health & Care Awards.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0100
Coleg Gwent shows support for South Wales Health & Care Awards
COLEG Gwent are “thrilled” to be helping highlight the “wonderful” opportunities in healthcare and the industry’s current crop of heroes by sponsoring the South Wales Health & Care Awards.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0100
'This has to be the last time the Tories are allowed to crash our economy' - Delyth Jewell MS
This week, we saw that the Conservative government in Westminster has lost any sense of moral bearing and is willing to destroy the economy.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:56:20 +0100
Aldi’s luxury Christmas hampers are back and available now
Aldi's Christmas hampers are a piece of luxury.

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:18:15 +0100
AA issues £5 petrol price hike warning to Asda, Morrisons and Tesco drivers
A tank of fuel could cost an extra £5 for shoppers at Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s.

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 13:43:58 +0100
Social media gun threat prompts Newport high school closure
St Julian's Comprehensive School in Newport has been closed to pupils today after a gun threat

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:19:18 +0100
Rail strikes to impact Transport for Wales trains in Newport
Early October will bring a fresh wave of strikes by members of rail unions.



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